Integrated Diabetes Services

12/14/2025

The holidays shouldn’t feel like a battle with your body.
Joy, food, family, celebration—yes.
Stress about weight or blood sugars—no thank you.

If this time of year tends to throw your routine off-kilter, you’re not alone. A steadier, more energized season is possible, and you don’t have to white-knuckle it or wait until January to start fresh. ☃️

At Integrated Diabetes Services (IDS), we take a real-life approach to support.👇

Dr. Paula Diab, CDCES and long-time diabetes clinician, helps you create a plan that’s personal, doable, and kind. Whether you’re looking for weight guidance, nutrition support, treatment options, or simple lifestyle tweaks, Paula helps you make choices that support both your body and your peace of mind.

Want a calmer holiday season with fewer spikes—emotional and glucose-related?
📞 877-735-3648 (option 1)
🌍 Outside N. America: +1-610-642-6055 (option 1)
📧 paula@integrateddiabetes.com

Schedule a free 15-minute intro session and get the support you need before the season sweeps you away. 📆

Wishing you warmth, steadiness, and a little extra ease.
—The IDS Team
IntegratedDiabetes.com

12/12/2025

People often ask us—“Do you ever get burnt out?”
The honest answer? Yes. We’re human.
The fuller answer? Not often. This work refuels us.

Supporting people with T1D isn’t a job we stumbled into. Every clinician on our team felt called to do this—personally, professionally, and purposefully. It’s meaningful. It’s energizing. And yes, it still comes with tough days… just like diabetes itself.

We don’t take this work lightly.
But we do believe in finding moments of humor, lightness, and relief in a condition that can feel overwhelmingly heavy.

If this resonates, let us help shoulder some of that weight.
You don’t have to manage T1D alone.

Explore the value of working with our team at integrateddiabetes.com.

12/12/2025

We're looking for your voice recorded questions on optimizing basal insulin! Submit your memo here and you might just be included in our next podcast episode with Diabetech Justin: https://bit.ly/4s44dEj

12/11/2025

Are you getting the best insights, real talk, and real help you need and deserve from your diabetes care team? One-on-one visits are just one piece of the puzzle!

We believe resources like podcasts can even support your diabetes management. Tips from the community. Lived experience. Subject matter expertise.

That's what we're about at IDS! Check out the latest episode of the Think Like a Pancreas Podcast everywhere you get podcasts: https://bit.ly/457nAm6

What happens when you take a group of opinionated, outspoken, endearingly snarky diabetes specialists who live with diabetes personally and put them in front of a microphone?You get Think Like A Pancreas: The Podcast!

12/10/2025

The holidays shouldn’t revolve around your weight.
Truly.
Your memories deserve more space than the number on a scale.

But food noise is real when you live with T1D.
So is the pressure to “be good,” “stay in range,” and somehow enjoy yourself at the exact same time.

Our suggestion?
The same one we use ourselves: 80/20.
About 17 well-balanced meals each week… and the rest gives you room to enjoy the season like a human being—not a robot chasing perfect numbers.

Movement still helps.
Portion awareness still helps.
Planning ahead still helps.
But obsessing over every calorie or carb gram? That’s a fast track to burnout.

You can enjoy the holidays and protect your health.
You can stay flexible and stay grounded.
You can make space for joy without losing your way.

If you want support from a team that actually gets it—clinically and personally—we’re here to help you navigate the season with confidence.

💙🖥️ This FREE Type 1 University course might help: https://bit.ly/4okleXF

12/08/2025

This month, we're taking you on a diabetes museum tour starting with the 1940s! You'll never believe how they were managing it back then. 😱

Don't skip this video: we have glucose tests that'll fuel your nightmares (or at least be the subject of your next diabetes support group meetup 😉).

Need help managing diabetes now?
🔗 Contact our team for support: https://bit.ly/49psRZ4
We're welcoming new clients in 2026 and can't wait to support you!

12/06/2025

Ready for real insights and real talk about diabetes from people who just get it?

Check out the latest episode of the Think Like a Pancreas Podcast. You'll laugh sometimes, you'll nod along most times, and you're sure to pick up some tips, tricks, inspiration, and guidance along the way.

So what are you waiting for? Think like a pancreas with us! We're proud to invite you to the conversation weekly.

🎙️ Listen on your favorite podcast hosting platform: https://bit.ly/457nAm6

What happens when you take a group of opinionated, outspoken, endearingly snarky diabetes specialists who live with diabetes personally and put them in front of a microphone?You get Think Like A Pancreas: The Podcast!

12/05/2025

With a new year coming up, you might be thinking about improving how you manage your diabetes.

📲 Book an intro call with our team: https://bit.ly/49psRZ4

You don’t have to handle diabetes on your own. Having a team that truly understands what you’re dealing with can make a big difference.

We don’t offer quick fixes. We help you build real habits that support your health for the long run. 💙

Whenever you’re ready, we’re here. And starting now is a great choice.

12/04/2025

If you’ve been curious about the Twiist Automated Insulin Delivery (AID) system, our team took a close look at how it performs in real life—setup, daily use, accuracy, and the learning curve that comes with any new device.

This isn’t marketing copy. It’s what our clinicians who live with diabetes actually noticed when using Twiist themselves: what felt intuitive, what took adjusting, and where the system may be most helpful for certain users.

If you’re exploring your AID options or simply want a clearer picture of how Twiist works, this review will give you a grounded starting point.

🔗 Read the full breakdown here: https://bit.ly/3Y84Sqd

Gary Scheiner, author of "Think Like a Pancreas", gives his in-depth review after trying the twiist Automated Insulin Delivery System insulin pump

12/04/2025

Continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) have reshaped diabetes care, streaming near-real-time glucose data to our phones, watches, and insulin pumps.

Devices like Dexcom G7 and Libre 3 Plus don’t just show where glucose is now—they reveal where it’s heading, and increasingly power automated insulin delivery (AID).

CGMs have come a very long way from wired, three-day sensors with so-so accuracy, and there are even more CGM upgrades on the way that promise longer wear, better comfort, and tighter integration with pumps and apps.

👉 Here are our tips on optimizing your CGM alert settings: https://bit.ly/4piScci
with Diabetech Justin

12/03/2025

What happens when your insulin pump fails, even if you’re an expert?

When Kathryn Gentile-Alvarez, MS, ACSM-CEP, EIM II, CPT, CSNC, CDCES, and Director of Exercise Physiology & Teen/Young Adult Specialist at Integrated Diabetes Services, experienced a pod failure, she used it as an opportunity to walk through her real-time troubleshooting process.

It’s a great reminder that even seasoned professionals face challenges with diabetes technology—and that success comes from knowing how to respond calmly and effectively. Humor helps too! 😉

12/01/2025

Holiday seasons are joyful… and a little chaotic.

Between the extra treats, travel, stress, and schedule shake-ups, staying on top of weight and diabetes management can feel like juggling ornaments on a wobble ladder.

If you’re craving more energy, steadier blood sugars, and a little more ease in your body this season, you don’t have to wait for January to get support.

At Integrated Diabetes Services (IDS), we know everyone’s journey is wildly individual. Dr. Paula Diab, CDCES and seasoned clinician, offers practical, personalized guidance on weight management, lifestyle strategies, and treatment options that actually fit your real life—not some holiday fantasyland.

If you’re ready to walk into the season feeling lighter, steadier, and more in control, Paula’s here to help you get started.

📞 Call: 877-735-3648, option 1
🌍 Outside N. America: +1-610-642-6055, option 1
📧 Email: paula@integrateddiabetes.com

Book a free 15-minute intro session and talk through your goals before the New Year rush.

Here’s to a calmer, healthier holiday season.
—The IDS Team